The Bath Executive MBA helped architect Danny Harris to elevate his career to board level while balancing work, study and family.
I decided to study the Bath Executive MBA because Bath is well connected to local businesses. And it has a leading business school in the UK. As an architect, I love visiting the School. The facilities are incredible and create an environment that’s always busy with activity.
I’ve worked at one company my whole career, which is Stride Treglown. It’s one of the largest architectural and design consultancies in England and Wales. I value loyalty and Stride Treglown empowers employees to take on responsibility. I started as a graduate architectural assistant and worked my way up to lead the organisation’s work in the education sector. I also oversee the Bristol office as regional director.
I’m about to join the Board of Directors at Stride Treglown, with a remit to develop innovation and AI into our processes.
The Executive MBA played a huge part in my desire and ambition to be on the board at Stride Treglown. I used my learnings from the EMBA to develop my personal offer when applying for a board position.
I have loved every minute of the course...The quality of teaching has been exceptionally high.
I have loved every minute of the course. The debate in class, positive challenges and group case study work offer perspectives from different business cultures and industries. The quality of teaching has been exceptionally high.
Being on campus once a month packages the course into a manageable schedule. It works well with my busy work/life schedule – I have a demanding day job and two small children. It’s a great way to see my course mates in-person and build my network.
Through the programme’s focus on contemporary challenges like innovation and entrepreneurship, I have gained good insight into successful models of driving transformation. Architects are sometimes referred to as jacks of all trades and masters of none; we see the breadth of different skills and trades involved in designing buildings. Gaining insight into all the aspects of management and leadership contained in the modules does the same thing for business.
If you’re considering enrolling on the Bath Executive MBA, my advice is to be open-minded and humble. The programme is full of amazing people with diverse backgrounds and you can learn from every one of them.
The School of Management ethos is ‘Think Ambitious’. Ambition to me is striving for positive change and excellence in everything you do. By getting things done, you will achieve your ambitions.
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